3.10 Human Service Grants Performance Rate

Summary of Findings:

Overall Funding Trends:
Total grants fluctuated over the years, peaking at 60 in both 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 but declining to 49 by 2021/2022. This indicates a downward trend in overall support.
Youth Services:
Funding for youth services showed a significant decline from 20 in 2016/2017 to just 10 in 2021/2022. This 50% reduction may reflect shifting priorities or resource allocation away from youth programs.
Homeless Services:
Funding for homeless services remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations (13 to 17) across the years, suggesting a consistent focus on addressing homelessness.
Domestic Violence Services:
This category saw varying support, peaking at 5 in 2017/2018 and 2021/2022, but dipping to just 2 in 2018/2019. The inconsistency highlights potential challenges in sustaining funding for domestic violence initiatives.
Working Poor:
Support for the working poor gradually increased to a peak of 11 in 2018/2019 before stabilizing at 10 in the last two years. This indicates growing recognition of the challenges faced by this group.
Individuals with Disabilities:
Funding for individuals with disabilities increased slightly, reaching a high of 9 in 2020/2021, but decreased to 7 in 2021/2022. This reflects ongoing, albeit inconsistent, support for disability services.
Senior Services:
Funding for seniors showed slight variations but remained low overall, dropping from 7 in 2018/2019 to 4 in the latest year, indicating a potential area for increased focus.
Conclusion:

The data reveals a general decline in overall grant funding for human services in Tempe, particularly impacting youth programs. While some areas, like homeless services and support for the working poor, maintained stability, others, like domestic violence and senior services, exhibit inconsistencies. This suggests a need for strategic reassessment of funding priorities to better meet the evolving needs of these groups.